I have a Leigh dovetail jig. When I cut dovetails I create more of a mess than any other procedure I perform (all my other power tools are connected to a dust collection system). Leigh makes an attachment for the router to collect dust, but my impression, looking at pictures of it, is that it weights the router unfavorably i.e. creates a tendency to tip the router. This would in turn effect the precision of the dovetails. Has anyone had any experience using this attachment? Any other ideas regarding dust collection? Thanks. Howard.
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Used mine twice I think. Now simply use the routers built in extraction tube attached to the central dust collector
I use the dust collection attachment and don't notice any change in the weighting of the router. The attached hose can be a bit awkward when attached I drape it over my shoulder but would work best if the hose was suspended directly above the router. The attachment does significantly reduce the mess of cutting dovetails on the jig.
--Rob
Had one for my PC router. I used it to cut a set of sample dovetails, but returned it for a couple of reasons:
1. On the PC, you are required to use the 90 degree attachment. This then interferes with your ability to see what you are doing.
2. It is impossible to change bits without removing the attachment (again using a PC).
3. It didn't seem to collect that much dust.
Having said all that, I just got done cutting dovetails without one for a blanket chest, and will very likely go buy it again and just live with the complications - turns out it really DID cut down on dust...
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